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UK Long Term Visitor Visa Application Guidance

A long-term standard visitor visa is for overseas nationals who want to make frequent visits to the ...

Can Debt (Credit Card/Personal Loans) in the UK Affect My Visa Application When Coming Back to the UK?

In this article, we will explain the implications of debt (including credit cards and personal loans...

Preparing For a UKVCAS Biometrics Appointment as An Immigrant to the UK

In this article, we will explain what you can expect at your UKVCAS biometrics appointment and how y...

Passing the B1 SELT English Test for Your Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, or Student Visa

This Article explains the English language requirements for the UK, Skilled Worker, Health and Care ...

EU Settlement Scheme Biometric Residence Card Update & Replacement

In this article, we will explain how to update, replace, or transfer your Biometric Residence Card (...

Immigration Health Surcharge Refund Applications Now Open for Healthcare Workers

In this article, we discuss the immigration health surcharge refund programme for foreign healthcare...

UK Citizenship Processing Times

In this article, we explain the UK citizenship processing times and what can be done to reduce delay...

UK Announces Fast Track Immigration for Nobel Prizes Winners

In this article, we will look at the news that in the past week, the Home Office has announced plans...

Appendix D Guidance for Sponsor Licence Holders

Appendix D is a key resource provided by the Home Office that explains the record-keeping requiremen...

Right to Work Check Flexibility Comes To End 17th May 2021

In this article, we will explain the current changes to the right-to-work process and what will happ...

Differences between the Skilled Worker visa & other Tier 2 visa routes

In this article, we will explain the differences between the Skilled Worker visa & other Tier 2 visa...

Relocation Guide To The UK For Work

In this article, we will provide a relocation guide for migrant workers planning to come to the UK. ...

How to Prepare for a Sole Representative Visa Interview

In this article, we will explain what you can do to prepare for a Sole Representative of an Overseas...

Home Secretary Proposes "New Plan for Immigration"

In this article, we will discuss the Home Secretary’s statement to parliament on the ‘New Plan for I...

Can I Combine Time Spent on a Tier 2 General Visa and a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa for the Five Years Continuous Route for ILR?

In this article, we will discuss whether it is possible for migrants to combine the time they have s...

Employees Furloughed For 12 Months, How This Will Affect A Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension

In this article, we will discuss what Tier 1 entrepreneur visa holder can do to extend their stay if...

How to Switch from ICT visa to Skilled Worker visa

Even though the ICT visa closed to new applicants on 10th April 2022, you can still apply to switch ...

How Tradeable Points Are Scored And Assessed For Skilled Workers?

In this article, we will explain how tradeable points are scored and assessed for Skilled Worker vis...

Expert Advice on Key Things to Improve Before a Mock Audit

In this article, we will explain some of the key things to consider prior to a mock audit on your bu...

COVID-19 Lockdown 3.0 - What Emergency Funding Is Available for Individuals and Businesses?

In this article, we will outline some of the COVID-19 financial assistance packages currently in pla...

Common Reasons for a Skilled Worker Visa Refusal and How to Avoid Them

A skilled worker visa can be refused by the Home Office for many reasons. In this article, we will e...

Free Visa Extensions Not Processed for Frontline Migrant Healthcare Workers in the UK

In this article, we will look at the Home Office concession for NHS workers, and what happened when ...

How Long Will British Nationals Be Able to Visit the EU For From 1st January 2021?

In this article, we will discuss how long British nationals can spend in the EU post-Brexit, and whe...

When Can a Tier 2 / Skilled Worker Dependent Apply for ILR?

In this article, we will explain when the dependant family member of Tier 2 / Skilled Worker visa ho...

New UK Immigration Points-based Skilled Worker System Now Up and Running

In this article, we will explain what you need to know about the new Skilled Worker points-based vis...

Scientists Warn the UK Faces a Third-wave of COVID-19 in the New Year

In this article, we will look at what scientists have to say about a possible third-wave of COVID-19...

Will the New COVID-19 Vaccines Allow Life to Return to Normal in 2021?

In this article, we will take a look at whether the progress on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination pr...

Proof of Continuous Residence in the UK

Providing the Home Office with proof of continuous residence is typical for most ILR and UK citizens...

Can You Make Changes to a Certificate of Sponsorship Once Assigned?

Although it is not possible make changes to the Certificate of Sponsorship, you can make comments fo...

News: First-year Students From EU Face Large Fees If Not In UK By End Of 2020

In this article, we look at the recent news that first-year students from the EU will face large fee...

Can You Get a British Passport/Citizenship with a Criminal Record

Depending on the offence and conviction, it may be possible to get a British passport/citizenship ev...

Latest Lockdown Policy Review & Rules For Scotland

In this article, we will outline the latest lockdown policy rules for Scotland, including the five-t...

UK Naturalisation: Answering the Question “Have You Made Any Previous UK Immigration Applications in the UK or Abroad?”

In this article, we will answer a UK naturalisation application form question, “Have you made any pr...

How Will the New UK Student Visa Replacing the Tier 4 Route Work?

In this article, we will review the newly opened UK student visa and assess how it has changed compa...

UK Visitor Visa Sponsor Document Requirements and Proof Of Funds

In this article, we will outline the documents required to show that a third-party is able to sponso...

Can I Appeal for Refused Retained Rights of Residence?

In this article, we will explain whether non-EEA migrants can appeal a refusal of an application for...

Recent Court Case Involving Trafficked Asylum Seeker with New-Born Baby Highlights the Heartlessness of The UK Home Office

In this article, we will discuss a decision handed down by the High Court in a recent case involving...

House of Lords Shows Its Disapproval of Priti Patel’s Post-Brexit Immigration Bill

In this article we will discuss why the House of Lords rejected the post-Brexit immigration Bill in ...

Research Shows The Public Is More Liberal When It Comes To Immigration Than The Home Office

In this article, we discuss recent research on British attitudes to post-Brexit immigration policy, ...

Can Your EU Settled Status Be Revoked?

In this article, we will explain what is meant by EU Settled Status, the difference between Pre-Sett...

Windrush Compensation Scheme Latest Update 2020

In this article, we will review the latest on the Windrush Compensation Scheme, including how much h...

COVID-19: What is the COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace System and is it Proving Effective?

Much has been said by politicians and the media about the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace system, often ...

UK-EU Future New Relationship Update: UK’S Approach to Negotiation

It is now over four years since the UK voted to leave the EU; we review the latest prospects for a t...

Refused Asylum Seekers Have 21 days to Leave the UK

Thousands of refused asylum seekers have 21 days to leave the UK; we explain why the Home Office had...

Many EU Migrants Haven't Heard About the EU Settlement Scheme

Recent research by the Social Market Foundation think tank suggests that many EU migrants are unawar...

Naturalisation Certificate Replacement Processing Time in the UK

In this article, we will explain the process for ordering a new naturalisation certificate in the UK...

What Does Brexit Mean for Refugees in the UK?

What does Brexit mean for refugees in the UK, and in particular will the UK continue to adhere to th...

What is the Relationship Evidence Required for an EU settlement Scheme Application?

In this article, we will discuss the evidence required by eligible family members of an individual s...

What the Latest Home Office Immigration Statistics Tell Us About the State of UK Immigration

In this article, we will review what the latest Home Office immigration statistics tell us about the...

Can my New Employer Change My Contract After TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment)?

Description: If your employer has been acquired or is merging with another company, you may have bee...

Nanny Visa: Bring a Foreign Nanny to the UK

You can apply for a UK Nanny visa under the overseas domestic worker visa or the UK skilled worker v...

Can I Make a Partner Visa Application If I Don't Have a Passport?

In our latest blog, we discuss whether it is possible to apply for a partner/spouse visa without a p...

What is A-rated Sponsor Licence in the UK?

An ‘A’ rating sponsor licence means the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) consider you are meeting you...

What's Happened To The EU Settlement?

The EU Settlement seems to be put back on the negotiating table - so what does this mean for EU citi...

What's The Validity Of My Tier 2 Visa If I Resign?

If you have gotten a better job offer from another employer, what happens when you resign from your ...

Start-Up Visa

The start up visa was introduced to replace the Tier 1 Graduate entrepreneur visa. Most of the requi...

What Impact Does Immigration Have On The UK's Labour Market?

Impact of immigration on the UK Labour market. Immigration account for over 1.5 million of the workf...

Trade And Investments After Brexit: An Immigration Perspective

A sense of stability has returned to the UK Economy and the business community is feeling more posit...

How To Renew An Expired Biometric Residence Permit Card (BRP)

Your BRP expiry date is usually the same as the expiry date on your visa. If you are applying to ext...

Resident Labour Market Test

The RLMT is a set of guidelines that encourages British businesses to try to first look at the exist...
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